Who We Are & What we do?
Bringing open debate to students since 2019
Our Team
James T. Fishback
President + Founder
James T. Fishback is the founder of Incubate Debate, America’s fastest-growing high school debate league. A former national high school debate champion and volunteer debate coach, he launched Incubate in 2019 as a no-cost alternative to the ideological echo chamber that “traditional” high school debate has become, which he detailed in a widely-acclaimed essay in The Free Press.
Keinah Lexia Fort
Executive Director
Keinah oversees Incubate Debate’s day-to-day operations and helps guide Incubate’s national initiatives.
Yurit Santos
Program Director
Yurit oversees Incubate’s 8 leagues in Florida and South Carolina, serving over 5,000 students.
Madison Rabens
Program Director
Madison oversees Incubate’s national programs and expansion via our Incubate.USA initiative for students across the U.S.
Lawence s. Joseph
Program Manager
Lawence oversees Incubate’s SE, Big Bend, Gulf Coast, and Central leagues in Florida and associated tournaments, workshops, and new school on-boarding.
Joshua D. Hopson
Program Manager
Joshua oversees Incubate’s SW, NE, NW, Atlantic leagues in Florida and associated tournaments, workshops, and new school on-boarding.
We recognize the educational, enriching power of civil and open debates — at our tournaments, in the classroom, and on college campuses.
We work with over 5,000 students across states, school types, and backgrounds.
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